Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Palmetto travel guide

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You're Going to Love Palmetto

With a population of 12,606, Palmetto is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Palmetto has to offer.

Where to Eat in Palmetto

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sea Hut restaurant (5611 US Highway 19) and Riviera Dunes Dockside (102 Riviera Dunes Way) are great picks.

When to visit Palmetto

Palmetto in June
Estimated hotel price
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel
Palmetto in June
Estimated hotel price
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Palmetto in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 50 °F, with an average temperature of 60.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 9.4″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Palmetto, with an average rainfall of 1.9″.

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How to Get to Palmetto

Plane

When flying to Palmetto, you’ll arrive at Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ), which is located 14 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Palmetto include JetBlue, Delta and Allegiant Air. The shortest domestic flight to Palmetto departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Palmetto. The train journey from Palmetto to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $13 for a 2h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Palmetto is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 163 km from Palmetto. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Palmetto, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Palmetto takes 418 km and will cost you around $56. From Tallahassee, the ticket costs about $104 for a journey of 483 km.

Plane

When flying to Palmetto, you’ll arrive at Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ), which is located 14 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Palmetto include JetBlue, Delta and Allegiant Air. The shortest domestic flight to Palmetto departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Palmetto. The train journey from Palmetto to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $13 for a 2h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Palmetto is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 163 km from Palmetto. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Palmetto, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Palmetto takes 418 km and will cost you around $56. From Tallahassee, the ticket costs about $104 for a journey of 483 km.

Airports near Palmetto

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
TPATampa
MCOOrlando

Airlines serving Palmetto

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Palmetto

Average rates range from around $299 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $469 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Palmetto

Most booked hotels in Palmetto

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Kompose Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2461 reviews)
$116+
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Lido Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2052 reviews)
$417+
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The Westin Sarasota
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 388 reviews)
$250+
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The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, 314 reviews)
$553+
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Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 34 reviews)
$147+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Sarasota Bradenton Airport
4 stars
Good (7.8, 1274 reviews)
$128+
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Renting a car in Palmetto

Renting a car in Palmetto costs $36 per day, on average, or $142 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Palmetto.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Palmetto (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Palmetto is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Palmetto costs $36 per day, on average, or $142 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Palmetto.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Palmetto (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Palmetto is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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